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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>No offense taken. In fact, the finish is so thick
in places that is has cracked and become loose from the base.... especially
around the leg connection where the movers have not been as careful as they
should have. Nor is it a color I would have chosen to reflect the "Autumn
Leaves " theme. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David Chadwick</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ilvey@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:ilvey@sbcglobal.net">David
Ilvedson</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, July 23, 2006 10:09
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: tuning pin torque</DIV>
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<P>David,</P>
<P>I hope you don't take offense at this...but, that is one ugly
piano. It looks more like it was refinished by a hack
refinisher than in the factory...doesn't look professionally done...</P>
<P>David Ilvedson, RPT<BR>Pacifica, CA 94044<BR><BR><BR></P>
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Original message<BR>From: "David Chadwick" <CHADWICK61@COX.NET><BR>To: <A
href="mailto:files@ptg.org">files@ptg.org</A><BR>Received: 7/23/2006 6:46:29
AM<BR>Subject: tuning pin torque<BR><BR>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks to everyone who responded to my query. I
have ordered a torque wrench from my brother ( a Cornwell tool dealer) to
measure in/lbs. I have not done any previous tuning on the piano. I will be
doing a first time evaluation to the pin tightness condition so I will do my
best to give a report on the entire pin field for the builder. I think
Patrick's advice on taking measurements with it stung close to proper tension
is going to be the best situation for this condition. After all, that is
operating tension needed to maintain tonal functions so whatever load is added
to the pin should be considered. Terry, thanks for the figures that give me
the general area to work with. I would also like to talk at length (in another
thread perhaps) with what Stephane speaks about regarding the feel of the
pin torque and what would be the comfort zone for smooth feel without jumping
or having to trick the pin into holding because of less than acceptable pin
tightness. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, Terry, here are some photo's of the "Autumn
Leaves" Limited edition Model "D". The cabinet rim is decorated with various
and colored leaves which carry the theme around the instrument. The plate has
a autumn sky motif done by a outfit called "Wet Look". It does indeed look wet
to the touch by all of the clear lacquer on the surface. The bench is very
low. Rather uncomfortable but I guess if that is how one learns to play when
they are young it has to stick with you. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My thanks to everyone. I'll comment on my
findings soon. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David Chadwick</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas </FONT></DIV></FONT>
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